Drought: Iconic Algarve almond blossom could disappear, warn sector officials
Data indicates that the Algarve’s almond tree plantation area has fallen from 13,338 hectares in 2002 to 5,001 in 2022. Almond trees in bloom, an iconic image of the Algarve,
Portimão reactivates temporary homeless shelter
Located in the heart of the city, the shelter is open daily from 20h00 to 08h00 until April. Portimão’s temporary homeless shelter reopened its doors on December 7. The social
Soaring house prices drive more people to Algarve Emergency Accommodation Centre
“We are talking about an average of €500 to €700 for a T0 or a T1. This is impractical for those earning the minimum wage”, says Centre official Fábio Simão.
Lagoa and Tarifa unite in fight against invasive seaweed
The Portuguese and Spanish Municipalities met to discuss findings and mitigation tactics. The municipalities of Lagoa and Tarifa, in Spain, are working together to mitigate the negative impact of invasive
Algarve Association created for aspiring UNESCO Geopark
The Municipalities of Loulé, Silves and Albufeira and the University of the Algarve collaborated to create the “Associação Geoparque Algarvensis”. The Associação Geoparque Algarvensis, a new association created by the
Silves Cathedral hosts Orquestra do Algarve concert
Conducted by Bruno Borralhinho, the concert is scheduled to start at 19h00 on Sunday, December 10. Organised by the Municipal Council of Silves, in partnership with the Orquestra do Algarve,
Loulé turns off Christmas lights at 23h30 to save energy
The most populous Municipality in the region comes to life with Christmas lights every day between 17h30 and 23h30 until January 6. Christmas lighting in the Municipality of Loulé is switched off
Cinderella Ballet comes to Faro
A modern take on the famous fairy tale will be staged at the Teatro das Figuras in Faro on December 16 and 17. The BCC Association (Beliaev Centro Cultural), in
Loulé Mountain Fair highlights local traditions for Christmas
Between December 8 and 10, the fair will showcase local products, crafts, gastronomy and culture as original festive gifts. Making the most of the long weekend, Loulé is hosting its
Lagoa implements selective bio-waste collection system
Residents and businesses across the Municipality will receive free buckets to help collect bio-waste. The Municipality of Lagoa is implementing a selective bio-waste (food and garden waste) collection system from